Lena vs Hope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

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Lena Rank #263

Hope Rank #317

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #317 for Hope.

Is Lena or Hope more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Lena and Hope mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Hope means "Wish fulfilled".

Are Lena and Hope boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Hope is primarily a girl name.